Sri Lanka News Portal

Apr 30, Colombo: The LTTE, which has conducted three air raids on military locations in the country, today warned the Sri Lankan government of more air strikes on military installations.

Apr 30, Colombo: The United States says the information technology (IT) sector has tremendous potential to bolster the Sri Lankan economy, but taking advantage of the opportunity depends on collaboration between the private and public sectors.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka Ministry of Power and Energy sources say power conservation managers have been appointed to 124 public institutions with the hope of saving the 20% of electricity that is considered wasted every day.

Source: Reuters COLOMBO, April 30 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s ruling party unveiled devolution proposals on Monday aimed at ending a two-decade civil war, but analysts said they fell far short of minority ethnic Tamil …

Apr 30, Colombo: Ousted Sri Lankan Minister Sripathi Suriyaarachchi who was in remand custody, was released on bail today by the Avissawella High Court Judge.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka�s major Muslim party Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) will have its General Assembly tomorrow.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka�s university Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. Gamini Samaranayaka said that the discussion held with the trade unions of the university non-academic staff was fruitful and he was positive that the strike would be settled soon.

Apr 30, Colombo: After the latest air raid by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), two international airlines - Cathay Pacific and Emirates - have suspended operations to Colombo. Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines will fly to Colombo only during the day time.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka�s ruling People�s Alliance (PA) held its Workers� Day rally at Town Hall, Colombo today with massive crowds participating.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka�s minority parties are not happy about the power devolution proposals put forth by the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

Apr 30, Colombo: A breakfast meeting is scheduled to be held tomorrow in Houston Texas, USA, to introduce the oil exploration capabilities in Sri Lanka�s shores.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka�s major opposition United National Party (UNP) sources said that the party is planning to launch a campaign against the government from May.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lankan naval troops were forced to open fire during a search operation on LTTE Tigers who were hiding in a Hindu temple, Amman Kovil in Velani, Kayts on Sunday (29) killing five Tigers, the military said.

COLOMBO - Three international airlines have stopped or changed their flights to Sri Lanka following air raids by Tamil Tigers near the capital’s international airport, officials said Monday.

Source: Reuters (Updates with rebel claim that air force jet hit) By Simon Gardner COLOMBO, April 30 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers threatened on Monday to launch more aerial attacks after their nascent air …

Sri Lanka Air Force`s (SLAF`s) Israeli-built fast attack Kfir aircraft which took off from Katunayak..

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is fully capable of meeting any challenges from the LTTE and all effective steps had been taken to thwart attempted attacks by the LTTE, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka said.

Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers threatened on Monday to launch more aerial attacks after their nascent air wing hit oil facilities near the capital at the weekend. The military claimed it killed 14 insurgents overnight.

COLOMBO, April 30 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers threatened on Monday to launch more aerial attacks after their nascent air wing hit oil facilities near the capital at the weekend.

Colombo, April 30 (DPA) At least 12 people were killed in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka as fighting escalated between government troops and Tamil rebels, military officials said Monday.

COLOMBO, April 30 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s rupee fell to a new life low while stocks weakened on Monday as investors fretted after the Tamil Tigers targeted oil facilities near the capital in a weekend air raid, traders said.

Source: Reuters (Updates with Singapore Airlines flight change, bourse close) By Simon Gardner COLOMBO, April 30 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers warned on Monday their nascent air wing would launch more …

Asia News SRI LANKA Third Tiger air raid, the government seeks to reassure the country SRI LANKA COLOMBO LTTE BATTLE AIR RAIDS REBELS INDEPENDENCE After yesterday’s rebel raid on the outskirts of the capital Colombo, the Minister for Information has guaranteed to adopt “every possible measure” to destroy Tamil air power.

Tom Moody has made no decisions on his future and may continue as coach of Sri Lanka after its loss to Australia in the World Cup final. The 41-year-old Australian guided Sri Lanka into Saturday’s final after a series of impressive displays but had been expected to step down after the tournament.

Source: Reuters By Simon Gardner COLOMBO, April 30 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers warned on Monday their nascent air wing would launch more aerial attacks after a weekend raid on oil facilities near the …